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Seating For Sale
Red Padded Leather Reclinable And Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful reclinable swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in Switzerland with typical bentwood shells like the famous lounge chair by Eamens. This bentwood is finished ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The sofa is a statement piece which is also e...
Category
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Materials
Down, Wood, Upholstery, Textile
Set of Four Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
$2,597 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Nomad Skin Lounge Chair Yak Leather by Matsu Nomadic Series by Joeri Reynaert
Located in Gomaringen, DE
ON STOCK IN GERMANY IN BLACK YAK LEATHER
Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and craftsmanship with the NOMAD Lounge Chair. This unique piece of furniture is inspired by tradit...
Category
2010s Tibetan Tibetan Seating
Materials
Concrete
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric.
The sofa features 35 pieces:
20 seat cushions
9 backrest (2 corner back...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Perfectly aged and weathered cigar leather wing back reclining writers chair made in the manner, style, and size of Ralph Lauren by Restoration Hardware. The iconic chair features a ...
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Materials
Brass
Erik Magnussen Pair of Z Down Lounge Chairs for Torben Ørskov Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Z Down lounge chairs.
Design by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Original chrome tubul...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rare Set of Four Kaare Klint Armchairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1920’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and highly collectible set of four Kaare Klint armchairs, crafted from solid mahogany and upholstered in Niger leather. These chairs are a unique variation of the original des...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Bruno Mathsson extremely rare original 1936 stool collector in mint condition
Located in Forest, BE
Tabouret dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1936 et produit en 1941 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Ce tabouret est unique et invite au repos. Les sangles sont en bon état...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs by G. H. Wrange
By Gunnar H. Wrange
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs by G. H. Wrange. 1930’s. Carved Mahogany.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$3,200 / set
Customizable Walnut Finish Counter Stool with Beige Upholstery, Sotto Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish, upholstered in beige fabric. The Sotto counter stool is a refined addition to your kitchen island or high-top dining area, bringing a balance of comfort and elegance. Designed by Uultis Studio, this stool features a walnut-finished teak frame that radiates warmth and sophistication. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a wheat-beige fabric with a subtle plain weave, offering a neutral yet textured appeal that complements a wide variety of interior styles.
The medium-density foam cushioning provides support for extended use, making it ideal for both casual meals and social gatherings. Its sleek design includes clean lines and a thoughtfully positioned footrest, ensuring both style and practicality. With its counter height, the Sotto stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Fabric
Cottage Style Tripod Dining or Accent Chairs with Triangular Rattan Seats
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cottage style dining chairs with triangular rattan seats, three legs and beautifully carved inverse triangle backrest. In original condition with visible wear, including some rattan ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set. Hickory Chair original upholstery. Approximate hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$1,886 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Wood Armchair
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design"
Manufacturer: Unknown
Production Year: Circa 1990
Material: Brown leather and walnut wood
Condition: Goo...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$7,615 Sale Price
25% Off
Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
$8,613 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs
Located in Roanoke, VA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chairs in textured leopard upholstery with fabric-wrapped bases. Chairs are very comfortable and swivel nicely, heavy and and g...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Textile
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes joy with its colorful and cheerful Skai upholstery in or...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
pair of wood and grey velvet armchairs mod. 401 from Cassina, Meda, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wood and velvet armchairs, 1940
produced by Cassina Mesa and designed by Studio Tecnico Cassina
model n. 401, produced end of 1940
re-upholstery in a grey velvet
sabre-sh...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Rustic Early American Shaker Woven Rush Milking Foot Stool Jute Seat 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century rustic early American / country farmhouse / Shaker style milking stool / foot rest featuring Adirondack log form carved legs, bowed top and a simple jute rope seat...
Category
Early 20th Century Shaker Seating
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern teak woven Bench by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Moller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak woven Model 63 Bench by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Moller. Vintage Woven bench with oak frame and teak round legs. Very minimalist Danish modern design in great vi...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair with Bold Contours
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair is a striking piece that blends futuristic aesthetics with a focus on luxurious comfort. Its most notable feature is the bold, sculpted contouring that forms a vis...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Velvet
$3,850 / item
Inez Upholstered Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Upholstered Bench by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered leather seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base with hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction with durable ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,650 / item
Handwoven Leather and Solid Wood Chair from Brazil by +55design
Located in Jardim America, SP
By +55design, this handcrafted chair is a poetic tribute to Brazil’s rural heritage and the legacy of ancestral craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from designer Bruno de Carvalho’s g...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather
Casi Norwegian Sheep Upholstered Elm Bench Off Center
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Casi Elm Bench
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are hand selected, and hours of hand-craftsmanship go into each piece, creating each and every beautiful table, no one is exactly alike. A weathered finish, this rustic cabinet adds a unique touch to any space.
Solid elm wood finished with a natural wax.
Upholstered in off-white Norwegian sheep hide.
Seat height is appox 17″-18″ (cushion portion)
Elm bench 58...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Art Deco Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Nutwood and Sheepskin, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely amazing pair of 1930s Art Deco easy chairs attributed to Danish architect Viggo Boesen. The chairs are made from nutwood and has been reupholstered in beautiful natural sh...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Teddy Beige Boucle Fabric Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
An invitation to enjoy moments of pure comfort between its generous volumes, this enveloping armchair will make for the ideal complement flanking a lamp and creating a cozy nook to r...
Category
2010s Italian Seating
Materials
Fabric
$9,568 / item
Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.
Located in Milano, IT
Coronado armchair in tobacco-colored leather by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1974, rare with original label and certificate of authenticity.
It is fully original and well-preserved. ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful sage green colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century.
Height ...
Category
1990s English Seating
Materials
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style hand carved walnut armchair features elegant barley twist legs and gracefully scrolled armrests with acanthus leaf carvings. An H...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 5-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary and minimalist sofa named 'FEMME. Modular' signed by Danish design studio Friends&Founders
Model shown on main image:
- 5 seater: 425 cm
- depth: 85 cm
- fabric: Axel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, Early 21st Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Large Brown Leather Stool Ottoman Coffee table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very handsome large buttoned leather coffee table/ottoman /footstool, dating from the late 20th Century.
The square shaped ottoman features decorative turned legs that ter...
Category
1980s Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Swivel Armchair with Footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Swivel reclining armchair with footrest, Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
It is made of bent beech with beige leather upholstery. The seat is rotatable and adjustable in the upward position...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
SC-International Poltrone & Arredi, modular sofa (eight elements), velvet fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s
This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to its voluptuous appearan...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International MR Chaise Lounge 1927 design
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International – MR Chaise Lounge, 1927 Design
A timeless modernist icon designed in 1927 by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll in the 1980s. T...
Category
1980s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s
Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather
Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 20
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina
Period: 1960s
Materials: Bentwood, Cane
Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged
Colour: Clear Wood
Category
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
$281 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern 'boomerang' design dining chairs with new beige skai upholstery.
Beautiful elegant design.
1950s - Italy
Good overall condition, newly upholstered
Dimensions
H...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Early Authentic Antique British Roorkhee Campaign “Safari” Arm Chair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AUTHENTIC BRITISH ROORKHEE CAMPAIGN "SAFARI" ARM CHAIR
England, ca. early 20th century
35 1/4" H x 21 7/8" D x 22 3/8" W; 15 1/8" H to seat
A rare early example of the Roorkhee Ca...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Vintage set of twelve Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs with upholstered backs, dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
Beautifully hand crafted from s...
Category
20th Century Revival Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
$4,058 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Slip Covered Sofa in Stone Washed Oatmeal Linen with Down Wrap Seat Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Lucy Slip Covered Sofa, crafted from soft heavy weight stone washed linen for a luxurious feel. Its slip covered design allows for e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Era Chair by Ton, Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs with dark brown finish. Large quantity available.
Chairs retail for $500 each. Shipping fee for 2 chairs is $150, $30 will be a...
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Slip Covered Bench in 100% Pure Linen with Pleated Skirt Detail
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the April slip covered bench, featuring elegant white oak legs and a slip cover with a wide pleated skirt made from our luxurious greige oatmeal linen.
This versatile pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4
Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs
1960's
With "Stendig" manufacturer labels.
Breuer first designed this chair in 1928. Originally known as the B32, the chair’s revelatory use of material and simple form made it an international sensation—nothing like it existed at the time.
In the early-1960s, the Modern Italian furniture manufacturer Gavina Group acquired the rights to the design. The company’s founder and owner, Dino Gavina, decided to rename the chair “the Cesca...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Materials
Cane
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Atomic Walnut Gondola Sofa Couch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Adrian Pearsall mid century modern / atomic era sofa or couch featuring traditional gondola form with the original peach and tufted floral fabric.
Dimensions:
96" x 35 x 28"; seat 15"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Papillion 100% Pure Linen Slip Covered Wing Back Style Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Papillion Linen Wing Chair, a stunning piece that combines elegance and comfort. This chair is crafted with flax natural linen fabric,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Birch
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...
Category
1810s Federal Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Alma Linen Slip Covered Loveseat Settee with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Loveseat - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this settee exudes a natural a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
Contemporary Minimalist Armchair Fully Upholstered In Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegant and bold, this custom-made armchair is a statement piece for any space. Curving edges with hugging back for the ultimate comfort with a high-density foam fixed seat.
Contact ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Cocoa Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Pedro Friedeberg Iconic Wood Hand Chair, 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany. In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias Go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa
Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Down
Pair of Vintage Henredon Wingback Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful pair of 20th century Os de Mouton style wingback chairs, by American firm Henredon, who specialized in American-made furniture with European silhouettes. These large armc...
Category
20th Century English Other Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,750 / set
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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